LG: Windows 7 Phone Disappointing

As one of the main supporters of the Windows OS Phone 7 (WP7), nothing wrong with LG Electronics looked forward to when the mobile phone market WP 7. Unfortunately, initial sales WP7 on the market in view of the LG is still disappointing. 

Recognition was presented James Choi, Marketing Director of Strategy and Planning Team at LG. Choi said that LG initially felt there was a very large market segment for WP 7 considering the ease of this OS than for example Google's Android. 

"LG collaborated closely with Microsoft since the beginning. We think WP7 is perfect for a large segment out there. Some people believe that some of the OS, especially Google is very complex. Medium WP 7 is very intuitive and easy to use," said Choi. 

But according to Choi, ease of use that's precisely be one problem. For it is easy to use, some people cite WP 7 bit boring. The impact, mobile phone sales WP 7 did not fit expectations. 

Still, Choi was sure WP 7 is still potential in the market despite the initial performance did not meet expectations LG. They still will adopt this OS for the diversification of the OS in the smartphone products. 

"A lot of skepticism at this time, but once the handset WP7 appear in the lower middle segment, market share will grow. We have no exclusive WP 7 is only in the upper level because the hardware requirements, and it inhibits growth," added Choi, quoted from AppleInsider, Monday (01/17/2011)

The launch of Google TV Delayed

Google TV which was originally heralded as soon slid this year should be postponed. Because of this, Google has also asked the TV producer who becomes his partner for products do not always announce their Google TV. There is what in the world?

Apparently, as reported by the Wall Street Journal and quoted on Monday (20/12/2010), this delay should be done because Google feels still need to improve the ability of Google TV software before products based TV Google TV services invade the market.

Nevertheless, the Samsung as one of Google's partners in this case remains a web TV will launch Google TV service based on schedule, namely at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, United States, beginning next month.

Google itself has yet to officially comment on the reason for this delay. Gina Weakley Google spokesman confirmed only about their long-term goals related to Google's TV services.

"Our long term goal is to collaborate with a broad community of electronics manufacturers to help promote the latest generation TVs. We look forward to working with other partners to bring more new devices to the market in coming years," he explained.

Google-based TV allows TV viewers to surf the internet using a TV. Some devices with this capability is already present a few months ago, for example like that introduced the Sony and Logitech.

Meanwhile, other Google partners such as Toshiba, LG, and Sharp follow Google's advice to take them to delay the launch of Google TV. And indeed, just like Samsung, they plan to show these products at CES.

"We understand Google considerations about future product roadmap, and we believe this decision will bring a good product in the right timeframe," said Jeff Barney as Vice President of Toshiba's Digital Products Division.